10 Questions
What percentage of kids with ASD show signs of intellectual disability?
30%
How are autism spectrum disorders classified based on cognitive functioning?
Mild, moderate, or severe
What percentage of people with ASD exhibit remarkable abilities and skills?
10%
What term was introduced to replace 'idiot savant' due to its pejorative connotation?
Autistic savant
What was the original term used to describe individuals with highly specialized skills?
Idiot savants
What percentage of kids with ASD show signs of intellectual disability?
30%
What was the original meaning of the term 'savant'?
To know
What term was introduced to describe someone with highly specialized skills due to the pejorative connotation of 'idiot savant'?
Autistic savant
What percentage of people with ASD exhibit remarkable abilities and skills?
10%
What led to the rise in the number of higher-functioning kids receiving an ASD diagnosis?
Advantages of early intervention
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the classification of autism spectrum disorders based on cognitive functioning and the prevalence of intellectual disability among children with ASD. Explore the factors contributing to the rise in higher-functioning kids receiving ASD diagnoses.
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